Identifier | Created | Classification | Origin |
---|---|---|---|
07MAPUTO1441 | 2007-12-06 05:10:00 | UNCLASSIFIED | Embassy Maputo |
VZCZCXRO4949 RR RUEHDU RUEHJO DE RUEHTO #1441/01 3400510 ZNR UUUUU ZZH R 060510Z DEC 07 FM AMEMBASSY MAPUTO TO RUCPDOC/USDOC WASHDC RUEHSA/AMEMBASSY PRETORIA 5984 RUEHJO/AMCONSUL JOHANNESBURG 0755 RUEHTN/AMCONSUL CAPE TOWN 0428 RUEHDU/AMCONSUL DURBAN 0192 INFO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 8296 RUCPCIM/CIMS NTDB WASHDC |
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 MAPUTO 001441 |
1. 787/07/T018 2. 12/04/07 3. RDOUGHTEN 4. 787 MOZAMBIQUE 5. - 6A. REPLY TO: 6B. Mr. Pascoal Bacela, National Director for Energy Ministry of Energy - Direccao Nacional de Energia Electrica Av. 25 de Setembro, 1218 - 2nd Floor Maputo, Mozambique Tel: (258-21) 357 600 Fax: (258-21) 303 063 E-mail: pab(at)me.gov.mz -------------------------- Trade Opportunity Information -------------------------- 7. The Government of Mozambique has received a credit from the World Bank toward the cost of an Energy Reform and Access Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consultancy services. The services include providing expert guidance to the Ministry of Energy for the successful completion of three large power generation and transmission projects. This would contemplate the review of all relevant documents, including feasibility study reports, framework agreements, and project implementation proposals and other relevant studies, as well as legal, financial and technical due diligence, preparation of project documents, support during negotiations and through financial closing. 8. The following three generation projects, along with the associated transmission lines which will be financed by private developers using Build, Own and Transfer (BOT) or similar structures would be covered by the contract: Temane Gas Combined Cycle Project: the selected consortium plans to present its proposal for development of the Temane generation and associated transmission line to the Government of Mozambique in December 2007. Moatize Coal Fired Power Project: a preferred partner has been identified for development of the Moatize coal-fired generation project. Preliminary negotiations began in November of 2007. The developer's proposal envisions upgrading the existing HVDC lines to evacuate power from the first units, with subsequent capacity evacuated along the North-South transmission backbone. Mphanda Nkuwa Hydro Power Project: the selected consortium has submitted a proposal which envisages 1,500 MW of installed capacity. Financial closing is planned for the end of 2008 with consortium planned to start in 2009. The developer is planning a 52 month period from start of work on site until the first turbine is in operation. The duration of the contract is expected to be 12 (twelve) months, with an option for another 12 months. 9. The Ministry of Energy now invites interested eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc). The consultant should have significant experience, documented with a proven track record of similar work, preferably in Africa. Consultants may associate other firms with relevant experience to enhance their qualifications. 10. The consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and MAPUTO 00001441 002 OF 002 SUBJECT: ENERGY REFORM AND ACCESS PROJECT - ERAP CREDIT # 3819 MOZ - LEGAL, TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF CONCESSION AGREEMENTS AND ADVISORY SERVICES ON NEGOTIATIONS WITH DEVELOPERS OF THREE LARGE POWER GENERATION PROJECTS AND ASSOCIATED TRANSMISSION SYSTEM Employment of Consultants by the World Bank Borrowers, May 2004 (revised October 2006). Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address on Item 6B during office hours (07:30 - 15:30). Expressions of interest comprising five (5) copies in English must be delivered by December 19, 2007 at the above mentioned address. The envelopes containing EOI shall be clearly marked: "Expressions of Interest in Transaction Advisor for Large Scale Power Generation." 11. For more information on this or other trade and investment matters in Mozambique, please contact Economic Officer Robert Doughten or Economic/Commercial Assistant Elizabeth Filipe at: Economic/Political Section U.S. Embassy - Maputo Department of State 2330 Maputo Pl. Washington, DC 20521-2330 Tel.: +258-2149-2797 Fax: +258-2149-3857 E-mail: filipeec(at)state.gov Website: http://maputo.usembassy.gov/ CHAPMAN |